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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,841.54, 37,051.74 and 20,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,841.54, 37,051.74 and 20,146.59 is: 27,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,841.54 : 37,051.74 = 20,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,841.54/37,051.74 = 20,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,841.54x = 37,051.74 × 20,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,841.54x = 746,466,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,466,214.57/26,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,810.11

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